This specimen represents a significant chapter in North American mineral history, hailing from the famed Tri-State Mining District. Collected over half a century ago in 1971, it captures the final productive years of Oklahoma’s legendary Picher Field. The piece is a masterclass in mineral association, displaying a rich architecture of metallic sulfides, sharp Galena, lustrous honey-brown Sphalerite, and brassy Pyrite, nested upon a rugged Dolomite matrix. For the serious collector, this is more than a display piece; it is a preserved fragment of a now-lost American mining frontier.
SPECIMEN DETAILS
Mineralogy: Galena, Sphalerite, Pyrite, and Dolomite.
Dimensions: 14.9 x 11.9 x 7.1 cm (5.9" x 4.7" x 2.8").
Weight: 2.53 kg (5.58 lbs).
Characteristics: Mississippi Valley-Type (MVT) deposit; historical 1971 provenance; rare multi-mineral sulfide association; substantial museum-scale cabinet size.
Locality: Picher Mine, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, USA (Collected 1971).
All Gatsby Gems specimens are hand-selected for scientific accuracy and aesthetic brilliance. Each piece includes a locality label and is professionally packaged for secure addition to your gallery.
